Over half of all UK men and women overweight

New statistics from the NHS Information Centre have revealed that over half of all men and women currently residing in the UK are classed as either overweight or obese.

According to the data, 65 per cent of males and 58 per cent of females can be categorised in one of these two weight categories.

More alarmingly still, the figures showed that just 36 per cent of adults take part in 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity at least once a week.

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The purchase of fruit among households is also on the decline, as the UK's overall health appears to be slipping down further.

Obesity appeared to be a particular problem among women, with almost three times as many females as males going to hospital for obesity over the last year.

The British Heart Foundation's senior cardiac nurse Amy Thompson said: 'The number of people who are overweight or obese is steadily climbing and unhealthy lifestyle choices are helping us along this path.

'After our Olympic year, it is a sad fact that only a third of us manage 30 minutes of physical activity once a week, when we should all be aiming for 150 minutes every week to keep our hearts healthy.'

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